Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
Remove and Replace Handles
1.Using a ³⁄₃₂" or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. See Metal Handle graphics 1 and 2.
2.Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles.
3.To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
■Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex head socket wrench, Torx®† T20 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.
3.Starting with the
4.Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a
5.Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.
6.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the
7.Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.
Replace Doors and Hinges
1.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3.Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.
4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the
5.Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.
6.Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove Drawer Front
1.Open the freezer drawer to full extension.
2.Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.
3.Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
Replace Drawer Front
1.Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
2.Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
3.Completely tighten the four screws.
Final Steps
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2.Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.
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